Gluten-Free Hearty Beef Barley Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of comforting Gluten-Free Hearty Beef Barley Soup, where tender chunks of beef, colorful vegetables, and nourishing quinoa come together in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for chilly days, this gluten-free twist on classic beef barley soup replaces barley with protein-packed quinoa, making it a wholesome choice for those with dietary restrictions. Slow-simmered with aromatic garlic, thyme, and bay leaves, this recipe delivers bold flavors while frozen peas and fresh parsley add a pop of freshness and color. Ready in under two hours, this hearty soup is ideal for meal prep or family dinners, offering six generous servings of satisfying warmth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 pounds Beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium Carrots, diced
- 3 stalks Celery stalks, diced
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 8 cups Beef broth
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
- 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup Frozen peas
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Season the beef cubes with 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper.
Add the beef to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add the onion, cooking until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until soft.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Return the beef to the pot, pour in the beef broth, and add the bay leaves and thyme.
Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer for 60 minutes.
After 60 minutes, stir in the quinoa and remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
Simmer uncovered for an additional 20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and beef is tender.
Add the frozen peas and parsley, stirring to combine and heat through.
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.6 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.7 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 510 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 11328 mg | 493% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 167.0 g | 334% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 462 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 30.5 mg | 169% | |
| Potassium | 4954 mg | 105% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
